Rafael de La-Hoz Castanys 
Total Projects from Rafael de La-Hoz Castanys: 3
RAFAEL DE LA-HOZ CASTANYS
Born in Córdoba in 1955, Rafael de La-Hoz graduated in architecture from the Higher Technical College of Architecture of Madrid, and went on to obtain an MDI Masters in the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Rafael de La-Hoz now directs his own architectural studio and participates in town planning projects and important architectural works in Spain, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Hungary, and the United Arab Emirates. Many of his projects have been the result of national or international architectural competitions.
His most recent awards include: the COAM (Distinction from the Official Architects’ Association of Madrid) 2010 and 2007 Distinctions for Architectural Works; The “2007 International Work Award” for Telefonica’s District C, awarded at the 11th Biennial of Argentinean Architecture (Buenos Aires); The Award for Innovation in the “Quality, Architecture and Housing Awards” 2005 and 2006 of the Community of Madrid; the “Bex Awards 2005” (Greece) in the Technological Innovation” category and the “American Architecture Awards 2004 of the Chicago Antheneum (USA)”.
He is a visiting professor at different Universities, the President Board Advisor for CajaSur Foundation and a member of the Editorial Council of the Magazine Arquitectura. He participates in numerous conferences, activities and competition juries, and his work is published in national and international architectural books and magazines.
SOME OF THE PROJECTS THAT HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON:
- New Repsol headquarters in Méndez Álvaro, Madrid (2008-20010)
- The Popular University of Alcobendas (2009-2011)
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- The new hospital in Mostoles, Madrid (2010-2012)
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- “Danube Bay” Residence in Budapest, Hungary (2008-2011)
- The Chamber of Commerce in Córdoba (2009-2011)
- Childrens’ theater and cultural center in the “Daoiz y Velarde” complex, Madrid (2008-2010)
- Office Building in Plaza de Colón – Colonial in Madrid (2006-2010)
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- New building for the Criminal Courts, in the Justice Complex of Madrid (2008-2011)).
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- Isla de Chamartín Tower in the north of Madrid (2007-2010).
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- Hotel and residential complex in the former Jewish ghetto of Warsaw, Poland (2007-2011).
- “Angel Corella” Dance School and Company in la Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia (2007-2011).
- New building of the Juvenile Court in the Justice Complex of Madrid (2007-2010)
First Prize in Architectural Competition, jointly won with architect Jaime Duró.
- Headquarters of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Cordoba (CECO). Córdoba (2006-2009)
- Planning of the Extension of the Marina de Vilamoura, Algarve. Portugal (2008-2011)
- Building at Gran Vía 48 in Madrid. The first completely new building to be built on Gran Via in the XXIst century (2007-2009)
- El Paraíso Foundation. Córdoba (2007-2009)
- Remodeling and extension of Marina Port Sherry. Puerto de Santa María.Cádiz.
- Residential-vacation complex Águilas (Murcia), San Roque (Cádiz) and Bernia Golf, Altea (Alicante) (2007-2010).
- Residential and sport complex in the former bus station in Granada (2007-2009)
- “Alegra” Office and entertainment center(2007-2009).
- Headquarters of AMA, Madrid (2007-2010).
- Numerous residential buildings in: Majadahonda (Madrid); Torneo (Huelva); Pirotecnia II (Seville) and Cortijo del Cura in Córdoba (2007-2009).
- Restoration of seven apartment and hotel buildings that make up the so-called “Manzana Canalejas” on Madrid’s Calle Alcala. (2007-2010)
- Residence “Wronia 45” in Warsaw, Poland (2007-2009).
- Residential and hotel complex in Dubai (2007-2009).
SOME RECENT PROJECTS THAT STAND OUT ARE:
- The Hércules Towers in Bay of Gibraltar, Cádiz. (2006-2008)
- New Auditorium and pavilion in the Fundación Rafael del Pino extension, on Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid (2001-2008)
- Headquarters of the Telefonica company, Distrito C, in las Tablas, Madrid (2005-2007)
- Hotel “Confortel Atrium” for the Once group. Madrid (2007-2008)
- Housing in Majadahonda, Madrid (2006-2008)
- Experimental youth housing in Tres Cantos. Madrid (2003-2006)
- Remodeling of Industrial Building, RIOFISA, Madrid (2005-2006)
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- Headquarters of Garrigues Abogados. Madrid (2004-2006)
- Olympic Committee Auditorium. Madrid (2003-2005)
- BMW dealership in Madrid in Las Tablas (2003-2005)
First Prize in Architectural Competition.
- “Pórtico” Building, current headquarters of Marsans in Campo de las Naciones in Madrid (2002-2005)
- Headquarters of Uría Menéndez Abogados. Madrid (2002-2005)
- Headquarters of the Junta Municipal de Retiro. Madrid (2001-2004)
- Planning and extension of ski stations in Boi Taüll. Lérida (2004)
- The High Council of the Chambers of Commerce of Madrid, Madrid (2002-2006)
First Prize in Architectural Competition.
- Housing Renfe I and II in Córdoba (2002-2004)
- Housing Pirotecnia I in Seville (2002-2004)
- “Pentax” Building in the airport neighborhood, Madrid (2001-2003)
- Headquarters of Endesa. Campo de las Naciones. Madrid (2000-2003)
- Business Center “Bilma”, Madrid (1999-2003)
- Headquarters of Vodafone. Madrid (1999-2002)
- “Encina Real” Housing complex, 60 homes in Encinar de los Reyes, Madrid (1998-2002)
- Business Center “Parque Norte”, Madrid (1997-2001)
EMBLEMATIC PROJECT
The Castelar Building, the Imserso Headquarters, The Spanish Olympic Committee, the extension of the Marine Ministry, the Alcala II Penitentiary, Aquinas Dormitory, the Castellana 110 Building, and the National Center of Supervision of Telefonica (Aravaca) in Madrid. In Andalusia, the Chamber of Commerce, the “El Aguila” Factory, the Caja Provincial de Ahorros, the Maimon Castle, the Canals Chalet, the Caja Provincial de Ahorros and the General Hospital in Cordoba. And in Malaga, the Palacio de Congresos de Costa del Sol, among others.
Born in Córdoba in 1955, Rafael de La-Hoz graduated in architecture from the Higher Technical College of Architecture of Madrid, and went on to obtain an MDI Masters in the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Rafael de La-Hoz now directs his own architectural studio and participates in town planning projects and important architectural works in Spain, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Hungary, and the United Arab Emirates. Many of his projects have been the result of national or international architectural competitions.
His most recent awards include: the COAM (Distinction from the Official Architects’ Association of Madrid) 2010 and 2007 Distinctions for Architectural Works; The “2007 International Work Award” for Telefonica’s District C, awarded at the 11th Biennial of Argentinean Architecture (Buenos Aires); The Award for Innovation in the “Quality, Architecture and Housing Awards” 2005 and 2006 of the Community of Madrid; the “Bex Awards 2005” (Greece) in the Technological Innovation” category and the “American Architecture Awards 2004 of the Chicago Antheneum (USA)”.
He is a visiting professor at different Universities, the President Board Advisor for CajaSur Foundation and a member of the Editorial Council of the Magazine Arquitectura. He participates in numerous conferences, activities and competition juries, and his work is published in national and international architectural books and magazines.
SOME OF THE PROJECTS THAT HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON:
- New Repsol headquarters in Méndez Álvaro, Madrid (2008-20010)
- The Popular University of Alcobendas (2009-2011)
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- The new hospital in Mostoles, Madrid (2010-2012)
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- “Danube Bay” Residence in Budapest, Hungary (2008-2011)
- The Chamber of Commerce in Córdoba (2009-2011)
- Childrens’ theater and cultural center in the “Daoiz y Velarde” complex, Madrid (2008-2010)
- Office Building in Plaza de Colón – Colonial in Madrid (2006-2010)
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- New building for the Criminal Courts, in the Justice Complex of Madrid (2008-2011)).
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- Isla de Chamartín Tower in the north of Madrid (2007-2010).
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- Hotel and residential complex in the former Jewish ghetto of Warsaw, Poland (2007-2011).
- “Angel Corella” Dance School and Company in la Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia (2007-2011).
- New building of the Juvenile Court in the Justice Complex of Madrid (2007-2010)
First Prize in Architectural Competition, jointly won with architect Jaime Duró.
- Headquarters of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Cordoba (CECO). Córdoba (2006-2009)
- Planning of the Extension of the Marina de Vilamoura, Algarve. Portugal (2008-2011)
- Building at Gran Vía 48 in Madrid. The first completely new building to be built on Gran Via in the XXIst century (2007-2009)
- El Paraíso Foundation. Córdoba (2007-2009)
- Remodeling and extension of Marina Port Sherry. Puerto de Santa María.Cádiz.
- Residential-vacation complex Águilas (Murcia), San Roque (Cádiz) and Bernia Golf, Altea (Alicante) (2007-2010).
- Residential and sport complex in the former bus station in Granada (2007-2009)
- “Alegra” Office and entertainment center(2007-2009).
- Headquarters of AMA, Madrid (2007-2010).
- Numerous residential buildings in: Majadahonda (Madrid); Torneo (Huelva); Pirotecnia II (Seville) and Cortijo del Cura in Córdoba (2007-2009).
- Restoration of seven apartment and hotel buildings that make up the so-called “Manzana Canalejas” on Madrid’s Calle Alcala. (2007-2010)
- Residence “Wronia 45” in Warsaw, Poland (2007-2009).
- Residential and hotel complex in Dubai (2007-2009).
SOME RECENT PROJECTS THAT STAND OUT ARE:
- The Hércules Towers in Bay of Gibraltar, Cádiz. (2006-2008)
- New Auditorium and pavilion in the Fundación Rafael del Pino extension, on Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid (2001-2008)
- Headquarters of the Telefonica company, Distrito C, in las Tablas, Madrid (2005-2007)
- Hotel “Confortel Atrium” for the Once group. Madrid (2007-2008)
- Housing in Majadahonda, Madrid (2006-2008)
- Experimental youth housing in Tres Cantos. Madrid (2003-2006)
- Remodeling of Industrial Building, RIOFISA, Madrid (2005-2006)
First Prize in Architectural Competition
- Headquarters of Garrigues Abogados. Madrid (2004-2006)
- Olympic Committee Auditorium. Madrid (2003-2005)
- BMW dealership in Madrid in Las Tablas (2003-2005)
First Prize in Architectural Competition.
- “Pórtico” Building, current headquarters of Marsans in Campo de las Naciones in Madrid (2002-2005)
- Headquarters of Uría Menéndez Abogados. Madrid (2002-2005)
- Headquarters of the Junta Municipal de Retiro. Madrid (2001-2004)
- Planning and extension of ski stations in Boi Taüll. Lérida (2004)
- The High Council of the Chambers of Commerce of Madrid, Madrid (2002-2006)
First Prize in Architectural Competition.
- Housing Renfe I and II in Córdoba (2002-2004)
- Housing Pirotecnia I in Seville (2002-2004)
- “Pentax” Building in the airport neighborhood, Madrid (2001-2003)
- Headquarters of Endesa. Campo de las Naciones. Madrid (2000-2003)
- Business Center “Bilma”, Madrid (1999-2003)
- Headquarters of Vodafone. Madrid (1999-2002)
- “Encina Real” Housing complex, 60 homes in Encinar de los Reyes, Madrid (1998-2002)
- Business Center “Parque Norte”, Madrid (1997-2001)
EMBLEMATIC PROJECT
The Castelar Building, the Imserso Headquarters, The Spanish Olympic Committee, the extension of the Marine Ministry, the Alcala II Penitentiary, Aquinas Dormitory, the Castellana 110 Building, and the National Center of Supervision of Telefonica (Aravaca) in Madrid. In Andalusia, the Chamber of Commerce, the “El Aguila” Factory, the Caja Provincial de Ahorros, the Maimon Castle, the Canals Chalet, the Caja Provincial de Ahorros and the General Hospital in Cordoba. And in Malaga, the Palacio de Congresos de Costa del Sol, among others.
website: www.rafaeldelahoz.com
Featured Projects
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Rafael del Pino Auditorium and Office Building
Address: C/Fortuny 32 c/v Rafael Calvo , MADRID - Spain Architect: Rafael de La-Hoz Castanys Category: Cultural | Office |
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Telefonica’s District C in Las Tablas
Address: Ronda de la Comunicación s/n 28050 Las Tablas , MADRID - Spain Architect: Rafael de La-Hoz Castanys Category: Office |
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The High Council of the Chambers of Commerce
Address: Calle Ribera del Loira 56-58 , MADRID - Spain Architect: Rafael de La-Hoz Castanys Category: Office |
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